From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won't Leave Me Alone Volume 4

So it’s important to teach the fundamentals properly while adding in other things every now and then to draw interest. And also...I should give praise?

The will to see things through, an unyielding heart, an objective to reach, admiration—it didn’t really matter what exactly it was, but these kinds of mental support were important.

In all things, having someone to compete against was for the better. No matter how tremendous a talent you had lying dormant, there was a limit to what could be achieved on your own. By competing with others and going to someone for guidance, you fostered your own growth.

At my age, if I discovered a new talent for anything, I would need considerable courage to devote myself to it—especially if I wasn’t sure that my talent would blossom.

Pushing yourself too hard every day didn’t lead to anything good—growth required a moderate burden accompanied by adequate rest.